How do turmeric capsules differ from ordinary turmeric from the shop, and why take a supplement at all? — Turmeric N240 – Swanson

Supermarket turmeric is ground root used as a spice. Its composition varies from batch to batch, and the content of curcuminoids — the key compounds for which this spice is valued — in the powder can differ greatly. The capsule format lets you get a fixed amount of plant material with each intake, with no need to add turmeric to food and without the characteristic taste and staining.

According to the label, turmeric is a South Asian spice plant whose active component is curcumin. The supplement is intended for adults for daily use: 2 capsules once a day during or right after a meal, with a sufficient amount of water; the daily dose contains 1440 mg of turmeric.

At 2 capsules a day, the N240 pack lasts 120 days, which is convenient if you plan to include turmeric in your diet on a permanent basis rather than take it once.

It's important to understand: this is a food supplement, not a medicine. The product is not intended to treat or prevent diseases and does not replace a balanced diet.